Florida Panthers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Matthew Tkachuk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 4

Matthew Tkachuk To Join Panthers On Road Trip, Return Uncertain

The Florida Panthers could receive a superstar addition during their upcoming six-game road-trip through Canada and the American East Coast. Winger Matthew Tkachuk has been practicing with the club for the last week and has a loose target for his return – but hasn’t yet stepped up to full-contact practice – per David Dwork of The Hockey News.

Carter Berger News / Inside The Rink / January 5

ECHL: Carter Berger Heads Overseas

Reading Royals defenseman Carter Berger is heading overseas to Slovakia to join HKM Zvolen after spending parts of two seasons in North America. Berger, 26, played in 23 games this season, splitting his time between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and Reading Royals.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 4

Panthers stop Avalanche's 10-game win streak

Aaron Ekblad scored the eventual game-winner at 18:12 of the second period as the Florida Panthers edged Colorado 2-1 on Sunday in Sunrise, Fla., to end the Avalanche's 10-game winning streak and send the NHL's top team to only its third regulation loss of the season.

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Brad Marchand News / NHL Trade Talk / January 5

The NHL Tried to Move On — Fans Didn’t After the Brad Marchand Ruling

The NHL’s decision not to discipline Brad Marchand for his hit on Mike Matheson has ignited exactly the kind of reaction the league claims it wants to avoid — a loud, angry, and deeply cynical backlash from fans who no longer believe player safety is applied consistently.

Tobias Bjornfot News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 4

Panthers Recall Tobias Bjornfot

Ahead of their game this evening against Colorado, the Florida Panthers announced that defenseman Tobias Björnfot has been recalled from AHL Charlotte.

Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / January 4

Avs, winners of 10 straight, visit reigning champion Panthers

The Florida Panthers will have their work cut out for them Sunday as they look to rebound from Friday's Winter Classic loss when they conclude a five-game homestand against the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche, who have won 10 in a row.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 3

Panthers praise 2026 Winter Classic despite loss to Rangers

The Florida Panthers dropped a game in the 2026 Winter Classic to the New York Rangers, 5-1. Despite the loss, Florida’s players and coaches enjoyed the experience.

Florida Panthers News / Inside The Rink / January 4

3 Takeaways From Florida’s First Ever Winter Classic

It wasn’t the end result that the Panthers wanted, but it was still a memorable night. The first outdoor game to be played in the state of Florida is every bit a Winter Classic game as any of the ones hosted farther north.

Seth Jones News / Athlon Sports / January 3

Panthers Announce Seth Jones Update After Winter Classic

The Florida Panthers suffered an early setback during their Winter Classic appearance against the New York Rangers on Friday. Defenseman Seth Jones left the game just minutes into the first period after taking a puck near the left collarbone on a shot from Rangers forward Alexis Lafreniere.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 2

Mika Zibanejad makes Winter Classic history in Rangers' dominant win over Panthers

The New York Rangers were 5-1 winners over the Florida Panthers in the 2026 NHL Winter Classic on Friday night, and center Mika Zibanejad was the obvious player of the game.

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Seth Jones News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 2

Seth Jones Leaves Winter Classic With Injury

According to a team announcement, the Florida Panthers shared that defenseman Seth Jones has exited the Winter Classic early due to an upper-body injury.

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Seth Jones News / Daily Faceoff / January 2

Panthers’ Seth Jones leaves game against Rangers with upper-body injury

The Florida Panthers announced on social media that defenseman Seth Jones left Friday’s game against the New York Rangers with an upper-body injury. The injury occurred in the first period after a deflected shot in the Panthers’ zone hit Jones in the neck area.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 4

NHL Winter Classic in major need of reboot

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 2

Rangers looking to turn season around with Winter Classic win

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

NHL Predictions: Winter Classic New York Rangers vs Florida Panthers

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Florida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / January 2

Panthers Stars Providing Boost Before Return

The Florida Panthers cannot wait to get their top two forwards back for an actual game. The team has played the entire season so far without their captain, Aleksander Barkov, and their superstar winger, Matthew Tkachuk.

Florida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / January 1

Panthers Forward is Biggest Snub from Team Canada

There should be no debate about who was the biggest snub from Team Canada's 2026 Winter Olympics roster. There were many worthy candidates for Canada to choose from, but the exclusion of one Florida Panthers forward was the most glaring omission.

Aleksander Barkov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 1

Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov takes major step in injury rehab after surgery

The Florida Panthers have bounced back from a sluggish start to the season to join the Eastern Conference playoff race. They have done it without key players due to injury, including their captain.

Sam Bennett News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 1

NHL world stunned by Panthers F Sam Bennett’s Team Canada Olympic snub

The Florida Panthers have bounced back from a sluggish start to join the Eastern Conference playoff race. Despite a recent surge, one of their key players has been left off Team Canada for the upcoming Olympics.

Brad Marchand News / Athlon Sports / January 1

NHL Makes Final Decision on Brad Marchand Incident Before Winter Classic

The NHL had one final controversial play to handle involving Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand before the calendar moved to 2026. The play in question occurred Tuesday night, as Marchand caught Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson high with his right elbow just over a minute into overtime.